Dumplings

newlywed

Since you've been experimenting...

Can you use anything other than suet? Just that I don't buy it - will marge or anything work?

squeaky

Erm yes, I'm pretty sure I've seen alternatives somewhere in one of the threads, and there's always the option of veggie suet.

Here ya go...

Help Please! Dumplings without suet?

lilmisskitkat

Hi Squeaky, another Q for you

Would this work with the packet mixs of dumplings you can buy? The Goldenfry ones? My uncle worked there until recently and used to bring me loads of freebies and i've still got about 10 boxes left lol

Many thanks

Kate xxx

squeaky

Erm.... dunno....

There's only going to be one way to find out...

I should think they'll be OK.

Don't forget to come back and let us know how they turn out

deebee

as a veggie, i sometimes make veggie sausage casserole in my slow cooker - would be nice to liven it uip with some herby dumplings, anyone got a recipe please???

lindadykes

Just add dried herbs to your normal dumpling recipe. The recipe I use is:

8 oz self raising flour
A couple of dessertspoons suet (I use real suet, but as a vegetarian use vegetable suet)
Two big pinches of dried herbs - probably about a dessertspponful?
Mix all together with cold water to a softish, but not sticky dough. Divide into eight balls and add to the casserole.

Sorry measurements aren't exact but this is how I do it!

Barneysmom

Half fat to flour, a pinch of salt and some herbs of your fancy, dried mixed herbs is good. then mix with water a tablespoon at at time till it's a nice dough. I always make mine quite small and more of them.

troll35

I find using suet (veg or normal) gives me better dumplings, however if I don't have any I will use lard or marg (or a combination), rubbing it into the Self raising flour (I try to remember to add a bit of salt but often forget). Technically I use the half fat to flour, in practice I guesstimate quantities and use less fat than measuring it out. I also add a bit extra water so that my mix is quite sticky and just dollop spoonfuls into my stew. They fluff up huge and light. I often add herbs eg parsley, mixed herbs, thyme or sage and sometimes a clove of crushed garlic.

Belt-tightener_2

I use cheese rather than suet it gives a yummy taste in soups and such. Half fat to SR flour a pinch of salt and a pinch of mustard powder with mixed herbs

deebee

thanks for the replies, bought some veggie suet today, and got a sausage casserole in slow cooker, so gonna try some herby dumpings tomorrow